We analyze if and to what extent fundamental macroeconomic factors, temporary influences or more structural factors have contributed to the low levels of US bond yields over the last few years. For that purpose, we start with a general model of interest rate determination. The empirical part...

Seit der Finanzkrise verfolgt die FED einen sehr expansiven geldpolitischen Kurs. Die Zinsen wurden auf historische Niedrigstniveaus gesenkt, darüber hinaus griff die FED auf verschiedene Maßnahmen quantitativer Lockerungen zurück. Trotz dieser Ereignisse zeigen die ökonometrischen Analysen...

This paper analyzes the determinants of the interest margin of German banks over the period 1995-2007, explicitly addressing differences among different bank groups. We use three empirical models to focus on the following aspects: the time evolution of the interest margin, the average...

This paper analyzes the determinants of the interest margin of German banks over the period 1995-2007, explicitly addressing differences among different bank groups. We use three empirical models to focus on the following aspects: the time evolution of the interest margin, the average...